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Resource Allowance (for Individual): $30,182 (significantly increased from $16,800 in 2022) Resource Allowance (for couple on Medicaid): $40,821 (from $24,600 in 2022) Income Allowance (for Individual): $1,677 per month (a huge increase from $934/mo in 2022)

In approximately half of the states, ABD Medicaid's income limit is $914 / month for a single applicant and $1,371 for a couple. In the remaining states, the income limit is generally $1,215 / month for a single applicant and $1,643 / month for a couple.

Call the HRA Medicaid Helpline at 888-692-6116 for more information.

Medicaid's Look-Back Rule New York has a 60-month Medicaid Look-Back Period for Institutional (nursing home) Medicaid that immediately precedes one's Medicaid application date. During this period, Medicaid scrutinizes all asset transfers to ensure none were gifted or sold under fair market value.

In 2023, New York's Medicaid limit increased to 138% FPL. The QMB limit increased from 100% FPL to 138% FPL. SLMB was eliminated. QI increased from 135% FPL to 186% FPL.

Effective September 22, 2022, the New York State (NYS) Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) professional dispensing fee will change from $10.08 to $10.18 for covered outpatient drugs, when applicable.

Starting in Spring 2023, New York State will resume eligibility reviews and renewals for people enrolled in these programs. This means you may need to take action to renew your health insurance or the insurance of your family members.

Licensed entities: Mail a copy of your updated license; approval documents from your state with an official letter requesting the change; copy of the new FEIN IRS letter and form 610501 to: eMedNY, PO Box 4610, Rensselaer, NY 12144-4610. Questions?